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HPE & NVIDIA expand AI Factory portfolio with new enterprise tools
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise expands its AI Factory portfolio with new tools, enhancing AI lifecycle support via deeper NVIDIA integration for enterprises and the public sector.
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Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge
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Organisations are increasingly adopting cloud AI solutions to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences, says Transparency Market Research.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
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MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA unite to secure enterprise AI deployments
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digital transformation
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ai security
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CrowdStrike's Falcon Platform now integrates with NVIDIA's Enterprise AI Factory, enhancing cybersecurity for AI infrastructure amid rising adoption risks.
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The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
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CommScope outlines how Power over Ethernet drives devices
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies network installation by delivering power and data over one cable, boosting flexibility and cutting costs in diverse applications.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
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endpoint protection
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devops
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apm
Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
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Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
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Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.
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GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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data protection
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cloud security
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
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BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
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risk & compliance
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genai
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BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
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Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
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DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification
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iot
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smart home
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google
DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.